If you rean Jean Paul Satre's "No Exit" and found the concept to be interesting then you need to read this play. Another reference would be if you like the musical "Ride The Cyclone" then this is also for you. Fenton expertly takes the idea of purgatory and riffs of it while tackling the topic of queer people in religous settings. I would love to see this on stage, you have to read it. Such an easy read too!

There are certain styles of play that not only have you debating what you're seeing but they also generate a NEED to know what's going to happen next. For me, "Abandon All Hope" is one of those plays. Presenting as a cross between an analysis of what 'hell' and the preservation from hell means to some people, coupled with an entertaining exploration of who these characters are that have found themselves in hell, all of that makes Abandon All Hope a play where audiences will be entertained as well as filled with a desire to know what happens next.

Residing at the intersection of gay and godly, this four-person, post-death exploration takes us on the edifying journey of what we might learn about ourselves in the afterlife. Let’s just say - there’s hope in spite of the title! With a wink to Sarte’s “No Exit” and even a pinch of “The Wizard of Oz” self-discovery, these well-drawn characters rise to the occasion even with - or perhaps because of - their human flaws. I particularly appreciated the balanced structure of the play and the ample opportunities to incorporate multi-media. A solid choice for college-aged actors.